 North Adams Council Rejects Airport Commission ChangesIn a vote of 4-3, with Councilors Peter Breen and Deanna Morrow absent, the council rejected two ordinance amendments brought forward by Councilor Ashley Shade that would have prohibited members having a conflict of interest and require council approval of appointments as laid out in state law.  North Adams Council Debates Change to Airport Commission AppointmentsOrdinance changes related to mayoral appointments were referred to General Government on Tuesday but not without debate by the full City Council and the mayor.  North Adams Council Passes Years-Long Ordinance ProjectThe ordinance changes also included updating fees, some of which have not changed in years, were varied within the city code or out of line with state laws.  North Adams Planners Give Nod to Language That Could Boost DevelopmentStarbuck's interest in a corner lot in the city sparked a nearly hourlong discussion on the wisdom of giving the Planning Board the flexibility to change setbacks in the Central Business District.  Pittsfield Council Speaks Against School Committee Age RequirementWard 2 Councilor Charles Kronick's attempt to impose a minimum 30-year age requirement on School Committee candidates and a one-year "cooling off" period for elected officials did not fare well with the City Council. |
